Episode 202: 18202 Eden

Episode 202: 18202 Eden

Author: Classical Music Discoveries February 25, 2022 Duration: 1:15:18
From prison reform, the plight of refugees, the need for music education for all, to the industry-defining In War and Peace, opera superstar Joyce DiDonato has long been an artist who has dedicated herself to creating and initiating projects that challenge and galvanize the public, transcending the physical confines of the concert hall.Player.FM Podcast of the Day - Feb. 26, 2022TRACKLIST – EDENCharles Ives 1874-19541.      The Unanswered QuestionRachel Portman b.19602.      The First Morning of the World*Gustav Mahler 1860-1911Rückert-Lieder3.      II. “Ich atmet' einen linden Duft!”Biagio Marini 1594-1663Scherzi e canzone Op.54.      III. “Con le stelle in ciel che mai”        Josef Mysliveček 1737–1781Oratorio Adamo ed Eva (Part II)5.      Aria: “Toglierò le sponde al mare” (Angelo di giustizia)                             Aaron Copland 1900-19908 Poems of Emily Dickinson for voice and chamber orchestra6.      I. Nature, the gentlest motherGiovanni Valentini c.1582–16497.      Sonata enharmonica                                  Francesco Cavalli 1602–1676Opera La Calisto (Act I, Scene 14)8.      Aria: “Piante ombrose" (Calisto) Christoph Willibald Gluck 1714–1787Opera Orfeo ed Euridice Wq. 309.      Danza degli spettri e delle furie. Allegro non troppo        Christoph Willibald Gluck 1714–1787Scena ed aria Misera, dove son! From Ezio Wq. 15 (Fulvia)10.  Scena: “Misera, dove son!… ”11.  Aria: “Ah! non son io che parlo…” George Frideric Handel 1685–1759Dramatic oratorio Theodora HWV 68 (Part I)12.  Aria: “As with Rosy steps the morn” (Irene)Gustav MahlerRückert-Lieder         13.  IV. “Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen”                                                               Richard Wagner 1813–18835 Gedichte für eine Frauenstimme WWV 91 (Wesendonck Lieder)14.  IV. “Schmerzen”                                                                       BONUS TRACKGeorge Frideric HandelOpera Serse HWV 40 (Act I, Scene 1)15.  Recitativo: “Frondi tenere e belle”16.  Aria: “Ombra mai fù” (Serse)            *World-premiere recording Artists:Joyce DiDonato, soprano (1-6,8,10-16)Il Pomo d’OroMaxim Emelyanychev, conductor Purchase the music (without talk) at:Eden (classicalsavings.com)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcasted with the permission of Crossover Media Music Promotion (Zachary Swanson).

There's a whole world of classical music waiting beyond the handful of famous pieces played on the radio. Classical Music Discoveries is built on the idea that the repertoire is vast, deep, and full of stunning works that rarely get a hearing. Each episode is a curated listening session, focusing on compositions from across the centuries that deserve a wider audience. You might hear a powerful symphony by a forgotten Romantic-era composer, a delicate chamber piece from the Baroque, or a compelling work from a living creator. The host provides just enough context to frame the music-perhaps a note on the historical period, the composer's unique story, or what makes the structure of the piece so engaging-before letting the recordings speak for themselves. It’s a quiet space to actively listen, whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or someone just beginning to explore beyond the classics. This podcast serves as an accessible guide, removing the intimidation factor and replacing it with a sense of genuine exploration. The focus remains firmly on the sound, offering a direct connection to the emotional and intellectual power of the works selected. Tune in to expand your personal playlist with beautiful and intriguing music you simply won't find in the standard rotation.
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